What is this carved armadillo made out of?

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  1. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    hi i was wondering what this carved armadillo was made out of? Looks like some type of rick. Has some red and grayish swirls on the base. Thank you for any info.

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    rink28, Jul 11, 2020
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like resin.
     
    Hollyblue, Jul 11, 2020
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    casting.......... not carved..
     
    komokwa, Jul 11, 2020
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  4. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Gotcha. I thought it was some type of rock material. It has red in it. Does resin have that too?
     
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  5. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Any color in the rainbow really. Dyes can be added to make whatever color desired.
     
    aaroncab, Jul 11, 2020
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  6. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys!
     
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